Governor Ivey Announces Millie, the Work Zone Safety Dog, as Honorary…

MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey announced today the newest addition to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA), Millie the Work Zone Safety Dog. Governor Ivey was joined by ALEA Secretary Hal Taylor and Millie’s handler, Morris King, at the Alabama State Capitol on Thursday, December 14 to deliver the oath of office and officially admit Millie as an honorary ALEA Trooper.

Millie, a Labrador Retriever who is also a certified therapy dog and the official safety dog of the Alabama Associated General Contractors (AGC), has become a familiar and beloved figure in Alabama. She has traveled to all corners of the state alongside her dedicated human partner for the past four years to educate communities about the importance of work zone safety and the dangers of distracted driving. Through engaging programs and public appearances, such as “Lessons with Millie” and “No Phones in the Cone Zone,” Millie has captured the hearts of Alabamians while delivering critical safety messages…